Dr Sarah Amr
Annie Praed Orator
BComm (USyd), BDSc (CSU, 2022), MPhil (2028)
Sarah completed her studies at Charles Sturt University in 2022, graduating with a bachelor of Dental Science and achieving several academic awards including the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons prize. Sarah is the current chair of the ADA NSW Recent Graduates Committee and was inspired to study dentistry as she found healthcare to be a direct and impactful way to help people. Currently, she splits her time working between public and private clinics, and is completing her masters in research on assessing the risk of noise-induced hearing loss amongst dental practitioners.
William Rikard-Bell
Winemaker and motivational speaker
Rikard Wines is a story of recovery and remarkable resilience. In 2008, winemaker William Rikard-Bell was caught in an explosion in the winery he worked at in the Hunter Valley, suffering third-degree burns to over 70% of his body.
Recovery from these life-threatening injuries sharpened Will’s focus, prompting a move to the cooler climate of Orange and the founding of his own winemaking business.
The RIKARD label offers a classically styled range of wines from cool-climate varieties – pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling – alongside sparkling wines, shiraz, and cabernet franc blends. With the rare air and elevation of Mount Canobolas as his muse and ally, Will’s wines are helping to define what this emerging region can offer.
Dr Rebecca Ellis
Adjunct Senior Lecturer Charles Sturt University
Dr Rebecca Ellis graduated top of her class with BDS (Distinction) from the University of Otago, New Zealand 2011.
In 2015 Rebecca moved to Melbourne, Australia to complete a three-year doctoral degree in Periodontology at the University of Melbourne. During her training she was awarded an ITI research grant for preclinical research in implant dentistry. Her research interests include preclinical and clinical research in immediate implant placement and also guided bone regeneration.
She is a fellow of the ITI, and current Australasian Section Chair. Rebecca enjoys teaching and presenting both locally and internationally. She holds the position of Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, NSW.
Rebecca has worked as a specialist Periodontist in full-time private practice in New Zealand for the last 5 years. She has recently relocated to Sydney and is excited to be a part of the team at Sydney Periodontics and Implant Centre.
Dr Andrea Shepperson
Master Clinician for Digital Smile Design
Dr Andrea Shepperson graduated from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand in 1984. She has more than 30 years of experience as a general dentist with a special interest in cosmetic and advanced restorative dentistry, implants in the smile zone and dental erosion. She treats patients from around New Zealand.
Dr Shepperson was Chairman of the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry from 2005-2009 and is an Honorary Life Member of the NZACD. Her clinical interest is in the functional rehabilitation of the worn dentition and she lectures globally on aesthetic and functional reconstruction.
Dr Shepperson is a Graduate and Mentor at the Kois Center in Seattle. She has been working with Christian Coachman and Digital Smile Design since 2012 and is a Master Clinician for Digital Smile Design. Her lectures are built around the DSD concept, blending a functional awareness with smile design.
She has authored numerous articles and contributed to a text book on aesthetic dentistry. She lectures regularly in Australia and NZ, running mini-residencies and hands-on programmes throughout Australasia.
Dr Desmond Ong
Clinical Academic in the Discipline of Orthodontics
BDSc(Hons), MDSc(Ortho), MOrthRCS(Ed), MRACDS(Ortho)
Desmond Ong is currently a Clinical Academic in the Discipline of Orthodontics at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry, where he is involved in both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Orthodontic Curriculum.
https://researchers.uq.edu.au/researcher/13551
Many of Desmond’s peer-reviewed publications have focused on the various treatment options for compromised teeth and the benefits of interdisciplinary management for patients with advanced dental needs.
Desmond is also in full-time specialist orthodontic private practice in Townsville and a visiting specialist for Queensland Health in Brisbane.
Desmond is a past recipient of the Raj Prasad Award from the Australian Society of Orthodontists (SA) and the Emerging Lecturer Award from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
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